Ep 5. Duck, Duck, Cat!

In Unlikely Animal Friends Season 3 Episode 5, titled "Duck, Duck, Cat!", viewers are in for a heartwarming surprise as they follow the story of a trio that defies the odds of natural animal behavior. The episode takes place in a quaint farm where a pair of ducks named Jemima and Mr. Puddle have become inseparable since hatching. They both enjoy frolicking around the farm's pond and snacking on grains, until a curious white and ginger cat named Mittens drops by for a closer look.

At first, the ducks are startled and try to escape, but Mittens doesn't seem keen on chasing them. Instead, she takes a seat near the pond and begins to groom herself while keeping a watchful eye on the water fowl. To the surprise of her owner, the cat returns every day to the same spot to spend some time with Jemima and Mr. Puddle. Jemima and Mr. Puddle, in turn, seem to have warmed up to the feline visitor and no longer take flight when she appears.

The episode showcases how these three unlikely friends find ways to coexist peacefully and even entertain each other. Jemima and Mr. Puddle are comically curious about Mittens' grooming habits and often try to mimic her by dipping their beaks into the water and preening their feathers. On occasion, Mittens will bat at a flying insect or lizard, leaving Jemima and Mr. Puddle mesmerized by her hunting skills.

As the days pass, the bond between the three grows stronger, and Mittens begins to take on a motherly role towards the ducks. In one scene, she keeps watch over them as they nap on the duck house's porch. In another, she shares her food with them, bringing small prey like mice and birds as gifts. Her owner is baffled by Mittens' new behavior but is amused and glad to see her cat happy.

One day, however, Mittens doesn't show up at the pond, and the ducks seem to be waiting for her arrival. Their owner notices this and decides to investigate. She soon finds out that Mittens got into a fight with a stray cat and was severely injured. The farm owner, along with the help of a veterinarian, works to nurse Mittens back to health.

Jemima and Mr. Puddle, concerned for their feline friend, remain close to Mittens' bedside and offer comfort in their own way. They often swim up to her carrier to check on her and stand guard outside when they cannot be with her. Mittens recovers slowly, but surely, with Jemima and Mr. Puddle's company being a great aid in speeding her recovery.

The episode ends with all three friends happy and healthy once again. Mittens is free to roam the farm as she pleases, and she continues to visit Jemima and Mr. Puddle at the pond. Jemima and Mr. Puddle continue growing, and their bond with Mittens remain strong.

Overall, "Duck, Duck, Cat!" showcases how the bond between animals can transcend natural instincts and defies the law of nature. It's a heartwarming story of friendship and compassion that will leave viewers feeling warm and fuzzy inside, and it is a must-watch for any animal lover out there.